踐

简 践 · 繁 踐
Mandarin · pinyin jiàn

Meanings

  1. to fulfill (a promise)
  2. to tread
  3. to walk
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践
jiàn · trample, tread upon, walk on
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4 · jian4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

cin2 · cin5 · zin6

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  1. to trample; to tread upon; to walk on
  2. to ascend (to the throne); to inherit
  3. to implement; to carry out; to fulfil
  4. to follow; to abide by
  5. to experience
  6. orderly; well-organised

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